Why is the abbreviation for the U.S. in spanish spelled as E.E.U.U....?

Question

I've always wondered why the abbreviation is spelled with two E's and two U's, instead of just one of each, where E.U. would represent Estados Unidos? What does the second E and U stand for? I asked my spanish teacher and either he didn't know the answer to my question or he really wanted me to google the answer (i already googled it and couldnt find an answer) any help would be appreciated..thnx :)

Answer 1

The double E and U indicate that the abbreviation stands for a plural (Estados Unidos).

Answer 2

I think it's because of the plural in "Estados" and " Unidos"



"Estados Unidos" is abbreviated as "EEUU" (also: EE. UU.) because in

Spanish the abbreviation for a plural item doubles the letter of the

abbreviation. The same is done, for example, with the abbreviation for

"Fuerzas Armadas" (= Armed Forces), which is "FF. AA.", indicating

that the abbreviation relates to a plural term.

The English language knows this custom too, albeit in a few cases

only. For instance, the abbreviation for "page" in singular is "p.",

while "pages" in plural are abbreviated as "pp.".

Sometimes, however, the abbreviation "EUA" (Estados Unidos de Am rica)

for the United States is indeed used in Spanish, but not often.

Answer 3

"Estados Unidos" is abbreviated as "EEUU" because in

Spanish the abbreviation for a plural item doubles the letter of the

abbreviation. The same is done, for example, with the abbreviation for

"Fuerzas Armadas" (= Armed Forces), which is "FF. AA.", indicating

that the abbreviation relates to a plural term.

Answer 4

I just began to see that myself a couple of days ago and was curious about it.

Thanks to those who answered the question.



I had a thought (dumb as it might have been) that it had something to do with us being bought out by the E.U.